Scottie Scheffler Lost His Cool; Jordan Spieth’s Was Shocked as Texas Longhorn Became World No.1’s Trigger

The long-awaited rivalry between the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M reignited on Saturday, as the Longhorns clinched a decisive 17-7 victory in their first Southeastern Conference (SEC) season.

Now poised to challenge the Georgia Bulldogs for the SEC title, the Longhorns celebrated their success with notable alumni joining in. Among them, PGA Tour stars Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth, both University of Texas graduates, keenly followed the game, alongside A&M’s Ryan Palmer.

The defeat spurred some light-hearted banter, with Scheffler—known for his usually composed demeanor—taking the rare step of initiating a jab via text to Palmer, reminding him of the loss. Spieth, surprised by his friend’s bold move, remarked, “Scottie’s not usually the one to fire first, so that was kind of nice.”

Scheffler’s uncharacteristic quip reflected his competitive spirit, a trait he’s displayed on and off the golf course. This fiery side surfaced earlier this year at the Presidents Cup during his match against friend Tom Kim. After Kim celebrated a lengthy birdie putt with exuberance, Scheffler answered with an equally impressive birdie and a pointed retort:

“What was that?” The exchange marked a turning point, as Scheffler and teammate Russell Henley dominated the rest of the match. While some saw Kim’s decision to avoid watching Scheffler’s subsequent putt as controversial, the two players, both friends, knew it was all in good fun.

Scheffler’s competitive edge has proven he isn’t afraid to deliver sharp responses, making him an intriguing figure both in golf and as a proud Longhorn supporter.